in Future Real Estate Development
Way of Architectural Vision
2010-2012
2013 Aug - Dec
2014 Aug - Dec
Building Science I
Project 1 : HUMAN PERCEPTION OF COMFORT LEVEL
Project 1 : Human Perception of Comfort Level (Group/Individual) To measure thermal comfort in a room using the Thermohygrometer (air temperature and humidity level) and to analyse and explain the satisfaction towards the thermal environment in the existing condition of their room. The project aims to introduce and expose students to understand thermal environment in man-made spaces and the need for structures/spaces to respond to climate and context.
Learning Outcomes
To be able to understand the general principle of heat transfer
1. Identify environmental conditions related to site conditions, climate, etc.
2. Explain the effects of the sun on the thermal performance of buildings
3. Explain the effect of insulation, thermal mass and air movement on thermal performance of buildings.
4. Infer how different building material (K-value, u-value, r-value) has different effect on heat gain or thermal environment in a given space
Project 2 : INTEGRATION WITH STUDIO 3
A building should serve its function: creating comfortable spaces. Nowadays buildings are not only
measured in terms of aesthetic purposes but also how well it addresses the sustainability issues. Thermal
comfort features are seen as basic principles that must be applied during the design stage and not as an
afterthought. You are to incorporate thermal comfort in your Project 2: Genius Loci ; CAPTURING THE
SENSE OF PLACE
The objectives of this project are as follows:
• To be able to show understanding of thermal comfort properties in final design studio.
• To be able to solve design problems in relation to sustainability issues.
• To be able to design spaces in terms of thermal comfort referring to MS1525 and UBBL.
Learning Outcomes
1. Estimate heat gain in a space and to provide passive solutions for it.
2. Evaluate control of variables such as heat and ventilation
3. Judge the limits of acceptable or desirable conditions (thermal environment) and recommend designs
that control the effects of sun on the thermal performance of buildings (shading devices)
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